Kitsune of the Blue Sun

Chapter 14- To Solheim

[Keeno POV]

When I woke up next, I was still wrapped in arms.  I felt a wide smile form on my face until I turned around.  Instead of Ama’s face, it was Fia’s.

“…You know, I understand the reason for why, but it still hurts when you look at me with so much disappointment.” (Fia)

“Well sorry.  It’s not like I was expecting waking up in my Fated One’s arms.  Nope, totally not the case…You aren’t going to squeeze me to almost death again, right?” (Keeno)

“Hmmm.” (Fia)

Fia slowly started to tighten her embrace.

“F-Fia!?” (Keeno)

“Hehe.” (Fia)

She then started to gently hug me.

“No, Keeno, I won’t do that again.  By the way, you are soft and huggable and the perfect temperature.  I could hug you all day and not get tired of it.” (Fia)

{Fia, she’s mine.}

“I know, but is there a rule where big sisters can’t hug their little sisters?  Just call it some familial bonding or something.” (Fia)

{…Fine.  Oh, and I totally agree on the Keeno being super huggable part.}

“I’M NOT A PLUSHIE!” (Keeno)

{…}

“…Rasu.” (Fia)

{I know, I’ll reach out to some of my god friends.}

“Get me at least 20.” (Fia)

{Weak Fia.  That number is too low.}

“Yeah, but until I’m sure she won’t burn them all when she sees me hugging one and gets all embarrassed, I’ll ask for more.” (Fia)

{A fair argument.}

“You know I can hear both of you, right?” (Keeno)

{“And?”}

“…I want at least one of you and Fia.” (Keeno)

{That can be arranged.}

“Yay.” (Keeno)

“Future plushies aside, I have news on the plan going forward.” (Fia)

Fia sat up, pulling me with her.  She then started playing around with my hair while speaking.

“While you two were busy catching up and whatever else you were doing, I went to The Guild and asked if they or any city close to here had a Gate to Solheim.  We lucked out and there is one here.” (Fia)

“Can I ask what a Gate is?” (Keeno)

“Teleportation Gate.  Get’s us from one place to another in an instant.” (Fia)

“How convenient.” (Keeno)

In my head, several thoughts started popping up.  Can we use these regularly?  Won’t that make people lazy with how easy it is to get from one place to another instantly?  And more.  Seeing the look on my face, Fia spoke up again.

“I know what you are thinking, Keeno, and no, not everyone can use them.  People who have the same rank in the Guild as I do get five free trips a year while anyone under that rank or unaffiliated with the Guild have to pay exorbitant prices, and even then, it also depends on the country.  Anyway, I was able to reserve a trip for the two of us for today.  Once we get to Solheim. I’ll meet with a friend of mine to get us a place to stay.  After we settle down, we’ll figure out what we’re going to do from then on.  Sound good to you?” (Fia)

“Yep.  I’m so very ready to not feel like I’m on the run.” (Keeno)

“Then let’s get up, eat, and get to it.  The earlier we get there, the faster we’ll be able to settle down…probably.” (Fia)

I nodded my head and tried to get out of the bed but was stopped when Fia hugged me again.

“…Fia, we can’t do anything if you don’t let me go.” (Keeno)

“I know, but you are just so warm.  Makes me want to go back to sleep.” (Fia)

{Fiametta, stop enjoying my Fated One more than I’ve been able to.}

“Ugh, fine.” (Fia)

She, reluctantly, let go of me, but not before patting my head.  I got out of the bed and started to get dressed for the day.  Fia was doing the same when she must have gotten a thought since she turned to me.

“Keeno, why do you let me and Rasu treat you like a child?  I mean, you technically are, but mentally speaking you aren’t.” (Fia)

“Who in their right mind would deny being spoiled by pretty women like the two of you?  And to be 100% clear, I mean that completely platonically for Fia.  I’d also like to add that I will probably only ever accept stuff like this from the two of you, even if I manage to make friends in the future.” (Keeno)

{Hehehe.  Look at that, Fia, she thinks we’re pretty.}

“I heard.” (Fia)

Fia was smiling and I assumed Ama was doing the same.  After we finished getting dressed, we left our room and went downstairs.  We sat in the dining room and ordered something to eat.  It was a good breakfast and once we were done, we left.  The receptionist lady from the other day bade us a good day and we made out way to the Guild.  We stopped in front of the large wooden double doors.

“Keeno, stick close to me.  The part of the Guild we’re going to is the adventurer part, and they are all good people, for the most part, but that doesn’t mean some won’t attempt to cause trouble.  I don’t expect anything will happen due to your demeanor, but just in case, stick close.” (Fia)

I nodded my head, and she slowly opened the doors.  They made a heavy creaking sound and slowly closed themselves once we were inside.  I was surprised at what it was like inside, though my expression didn’t show it.  The building felt a lot bigger inside that it looked.  In the middle of the room was a long table separated into two by a giant firepit in the center.  In the middle by the walls were staircases down.  There were a lot of people sitting, standing, floating, on and around the table.  Some were drinking, some were eating, others were just chatting.

“The first floor of every Guild building is like this.  It’s where all members come to relax, gather information, look for party members, and more.  The floor we’re headed to is the second.” (Fia)

We started to walk towards one of the staircases and descended.  We passed by a few people who, when they saw us, quickly got out of the way.  Once we arrived at the second floor, we walked down a short hallway to a long room full of metal pillars.  Fia led me to one that was at the far end of the room.  There, a person wearing what I think was a sort of uniform greeted us.

“Miss Fiametta, the Eternal Flame, you and your charge have arrived just in time.  The preparations have just finished and you can use the Gate at any time.”

“Thank you.  Here is the payment for her usage.” (Fia)

Fia handed over a pouch to the person standing by the pillar.  She glanced inside the bag before nodding her head.

“Payment confirmed.  Please have a safe trip in Solheim.”

Fia then grabbed my hand and we stepped into the center of the pillars.  The space between them seemed to ripple a little and then the scenery outside of them changed.

Chaos Realm:

*Some place in the Sea of Chaos*

Evil God: KUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!  I FINALLY MANAGED TO GET TO ANOTHER LAYER!  It’s time to find the world that is here and take over its pantheon.

*Sigh*  Yet another evil storm god.  Why can’t it ever be something interesting like a sea god or maybe someone with more ambitions that just “Imma take over this pantheon cause hurr-durr I wanna be seen as important.”

EG: Tch.  Get out of here, God of Chaos, this is none of your business.

Can’t do that, I’m afraid.  Now, I’ll give you one chance, go back to the world you are supposed to be at, or face the consequences of becoming an evil god.

EG: I REFUSE!!!  I’m never going back to that boring place full of noting but peace and tranquility.

*Bigger sigh*  Then, as God of Chaos and Destruction, I deem you an evil god.  I strip you of your divinity and immortality and sentence you to true death.

*My hand punctures his chest and his soul shatters.*   *POP*

……*Sigh*  Why do they always pop like that?  Is it some form of retribution or final act of defiance?  And why does it always have to be so hard to not get covered in the blood?